You will explore the pivotal role of healthcare informatics in ensuring patient safety within the context of a specific cardiovascular drug class. Cardiovascular medications encompass a broad range

ROLE OF HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS IN ENSURING PATIENT SAFETY WITH
CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICATIONS ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
You will explore the pivotal role of healthcare informatics in ensuring patient safety within the
context of a specific cardiovascular drug class. Cardiovascular medications encompass a broad
range of drug classifications designed to manage various cardiovascular conditions. You will
begin by selecting a specific cardiovascular drug classification (Antihypertensives,
Antiarrhythmics, Antianginals, Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet, Vasodilators, or Antilipemic).
You will provide a comprehensive overview of your chosen drug class, including common
medications, mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, and potential risks. The assignment should
identify and describe key safety considerations related to dosage adjustments, drug interactions,
and the importance of regular monitoring. Additionally, you will analyze the role of Electronic
Health Records (EHRs) in supporting safe prescribing, administration, and monitoring of these
medications. The assignment concludes with a summary of key findings related to patient safety
in the context of healthcare informatics and actionable recommendations for informatics
professionals, healthcare providers, and organizations to enhance patient safety in the
administration of cardiovascular medications.
INSTRUCTIONS
You will create a recorded slideshow presentation addressing the chosen cardiovascular drug
classification:
• Create a professional, recorded presentation using a platform of your choice (e.g.,
PowerPoint, Google Slides, or video recording tools).
• Presentation should have 8-15 slides including an introduction slide and a reference slide.
• The recorded presentation should be 10-15 minutes in length.
• Ensure that your presentation is clear, well-structured, and visually appealing.
• Provide APA citations for any sources you reference during your presentation.
• The presentation must include at least 5 references (scholarly articles published within
the last five years) in addition to the course textbook and the Bible. Each reference must
have at least one citation in APA format.
For instructions on how to submit your video to this assignment for grading, please refer to the
How to Submit a Video Presentation document provided as an assignment resource within the
assignment page in Canvas.
ASSIGNMENT MULTIMEDIA FORMAT OPTIONS
You have the option to choose between different multimedia formats to complete your
presentation. Below are the recommended options:
1. Slideshow Presentation: Utilize PowerPoint or Google Slides to create a visually
engaging presentation. Ensure your slides effectively communicate the required content
and adhere to any specified guidelines.
2. Video Recording: You can create a video presentation using any preferred video
recording resources. Examples include PowerPoint, Windows Voice Recorder (Windows
users), QuickTime (Mac users), Screencastify, ScreenPal, Kaltura, or other recording
software of your choice. Refer to the links provided as assignment resources in the
assignment page in Canvas for tutorials on how to use many of these recommended
recording resources. Ensure your video effectively communicates the required content
and follows any specified guidelines.
Whichever formats you choose to create your presentation, please ensure that your submission meets all outlined requriements.